Removing EVERYTHING From Inside the Farmall MD Transmission and Rear End

Today I am removing EVERYTHING from inside the Farmall MD transmission and rear end. First the axles and axle housings are coming off, then the bull gears, bull pinion assemblies, differential, and all the transmission gears and shafts.
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[@lindagerstein9074]

As a 67 year old, recently widowed, female I find this fascinating. I had time on my hands after my husband passed away and KZbin became a friend. I came across your channel and was instantly hooked! Thank you !

[@JamesCouch777]

Sorry for your loss. That is really great that you can find channels that interest you. Much better than watching most things on TV.

[@tommybounds3220]

Pete you would make the greatest shop teacher in high school ever and beyond you are soooooooo awesome explaining how things work thank you sir

[@theBakersonafewacres]

I second that opinion.

[@fordenginebuildersv8power184]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@myforeverhomestead6152]

Totally agree!!

[@laurastarr7777]

Ou

[@colin8532]

Definitely

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

We're addicted. I'm watching every video no matter what. The rear end has way more to it I'd ever imagined. Watching your put it all back together is going to be nothing short of fantastic!

[@robreesor5011]

And as an added bonus it'll all be a shiny new red rather than dirt and grease 🤣

[@ivankillins8407]

Farmer Pete knows his gears!!! - Where is Mrs. Farmer Pete? - THANK YOU for showing!!!

[@kirkwilson10]

Thanks Pete from all the guys! They roared and applauded Henry's goose joke! It's basically a running conversation they have with you as you go through the video with a lot of wows/ look at thats/ that looks really greasys thrown in, ha! Everything is a lesson. Thanks for being a very looked forward to part of their day!

[@pleasantacreshomestead1037]

I can smell the GL5 through the video 🤣. I swear it takes 2-3 days to get that smell off of you. Great video Pete. It was very informative. Thank you for going step by step on this restore.

[@sisyphus9252]

Wonderful video Pete, I could watch these old tractor rebuild videos for hours. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@richarddelfino5766]

Pete, your reluctance to use your new cordless impact on everything tells me one thing: you enjoy what you’re doing too much and you really enjoy the time you spend doing these restorations

[@doug1883]

Pete you are not kidding when you say you are going to rebuild.. you really do it! Some great videos and talent to be able to do everything!

[@dcct1905]

Enjoyed this video but still waiting for the sausage making video you promised a couple videos ago. Last year for some reason our sausage wasn’t up to par. I thought we might see we went wrong.

[@tommyt8857]

I don't know how you keep track of all those parts. I know you have a system but I would go crazy trying to put that back together. Even on a small project I have to leave as many assemblies as I can together so I know how it's supposed to be assembled. All those spacers and whatnot... Man, I would go nuts.

[@CountryViewAcres]

I love these MD videos. I'm soaking up all this information like a sponge. It will probably come in handy for my tractors one day.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Thanks Evan!

[@anthonyhengst2908]

I have to say when you see the back end taken apart, it really isn't as complicated as I would have thought. Pete, you have a way of trivializing the momentous.

[@scotthanson7888]

On my 1950 M I replaced / ground the clutch and fly wheel, rebuilt the cylinder head , carburetor, replaced the.breaks, and went thru the steering and the Swartz front end. The amount of time , work and money I but into that tractor was incredible.Speaking as a guy that hates surprise and puzzles it makes me nervous, anxious, and depressed seeing you go that deep . I hope you are blessed with project. I feel exactly like you do about the quality of new parts being suspect.

[@Upcycledbaglady]

Pete you remind me of my husband. He explains things as he works on tractors and our other vehicles. I’ve learned more than I ever thought possible. Thanks for educating us. Keep up the great videos!

[@birdfeeding]

I may never have to shim a pinion, but it is really interesting. When you get it all back together, you'll have to say "Run, run, run, run, run!" :) Thanks, Pete!

[@shienadin5806]

Rrl

[@Cap513]

Can't wait to see everything all cleaned up before painting begins.

[@wd9dau]

Used to work as an electrician in a factory. We used many fractional motors for conveyors. At this time it was cost effective to rewind motors rather than buying new. My foreman wanted to keep us busy so he had us (me) replace the bearings before sending the motor in for rebuilding. At one point we were invited to a 25 year anniversary of the repair shop. I asked one of the people who did the repair how it was done. He said that the first thing was to toss all of the old bearings. I then turned to my foreman and told him I wouldn’t be putting new bearings on motors going out for repair!

[@JamesCouch777]

That sounds about right. One of the places I worked had us replacing all the bearings every year whether they needed it or not regardless of the application.

[@robreesor5011]

So basically you replaced the bearings only to have the rebuild shop knock em all off and put new ones back on...ahaha wow

[@smev4341]

That was complete science to me, but boy, was it interesting. Loved the video, can’t wait for the cleaning vid.

[@daltongentry7596]

I love my half inch impact also! Couldn't imagine life without it now!

[@alvinbarnett5041]

Pete it is amazing how patient and how knowledgeable you are on tractor engines.

[@tractordan933]

Glad you mentioned labelng your parts, I label everything as well as taking multiple pictures. I would not sleep at night if I had removed as many parts as you, you are amazing and confident. Now the messy part, clean up.

[@frankcurley]

Wintertime repairs were enjoyable to me growing up. When springtime came if anything broke it seemed to be a temporary repair so that we could carry on. "A lick and a promise will have to hold it til winter" Dad would say.

[@JAvery-vb9lm]

I find Pete so knowledgeable and intelligent. Capable of tackling any situation. Never bet against this man. can do anything he sets his mind to. I like his father's stories as well. Thanks for all the content Pete. Kno it's not easy. I'm very grateful

[@georgethayer8574]

You will always get a thumbs up when you are working on the old tractors love it.

[@jae878]

Hey Pete. Interesting to see the inside of a farm tractor gear box. When I was a heavy truck technician I did mostly drivetrain work and rebuilt many transmissions from six speeds in smaller straight trucks and road tractors all the way up to the big twin countershaft transmissions in the heavy trucks. Have you ever tried locking the transmission in two gear to loosen the countershaft nut before you pull the main shaft out? That’s what I would do to get the yoke nut off the output shaft on transmissions I was tearing down. Thanks for sharing.

[@harrisonchevy4452]

Hi Pete, what can I say, another great 👍 video. Once you have it all torn down you can really appreciate the engineering that goes into these old tractors. They are very complex machines. Also they are built strong 💪 and to last a life if only maintained. See you in the next one and a great day.

[@michaelburt2233]

These winter time slower paced videos really do show who your true fans are. I’m watching this 6 hrs after you posted it and there are only 19k views. Your summer time videos reel that in within the first hour. I love all of your videos Pete. I’d probably watch you sit beside the fire all day if you made a video about it. Take care.

[@MichaelB8391]

I used to imagine that farming was all about crops, soil and livestock. Had no idea so much of farming is mechanics and repairs. Thanks for such informational and interesting posts!

[@robreesor5011]

Farmers are true jacks of all trades...many built their own buildings as well and fed their animals and provided food for them and their families

[@rickburris6164]

Pete! You aren't through disassembling yet, you still have axels and axel housings to go! Great video, I really enjoyed it.

[@wallacetaylor5893]

Looks good, some new seals and retaining springs. Looks solid. Great shape for age and use.

[@jimbucher1049]

So impressed with your knowledge of all the parts...Great Video....I would have a super big mess of parts by now.....Take Care and catch you again soon

[@dansherrell6803]

EZ bearing in Lititz, Pa can get you NOS bearings for that whole transmission. I dealt with them when I did my super m and they supplied me with NOS New Departure, BCA, Timken, etc. I gave them the IH numbers out of the book and the girl on the phone crossed them in about 2 seconds. Great company.

[@larryiowatexasrooster9317]

👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🙏🏻 Enjoyed! Great progress! You gotta love those old tractors and how strong they were built👍

[@blackscotydog]

Those old Farmall tractors were sure built to last.....Nice job Pete!

[@michaelcollins6851]

Pete you never fail to amaze me with just how smart you are GOD has truly blessed you in that way thanks for your lesson today

[@jeffmurdock2713]

Love watching you overhaul your tractor, can't wait to watch you put it back together and hear it run.

[@scottrayhons2537]

Can you imagine what engineering it took to build the 1st one and to get all the gearing, bearing sizes and clearances just right?! Back when these were made there were no computers, just smart people! Thanks for a great video! I smashed the LIKE button.

[@maniyan_wanagi]

Man, it's awfully sweet to see that someone else does it right. Matter of fact, it's awfully sweet to see someone else doing it! I did my 45+ years, and am glad to be retired from it now. These days, I just share knowledge. Thanks Pete! I'm Jim.

[@NuclearSalmon]

Great video Pete! Really looking forward to the cleaning portion. These tractors were built to last and everything looks solid. They sure don't make things like they used to. Gonna be so satisfying to fire her up after going through and checking everything. That tractor is very lucky to have you as it's owner.

[@charlenewenthold5150]

I love to watch you working on the equipment my son is a mechanic also this helps me to know what he does and appreciate your giftedness and his thank you

[@sarac.tramble290]

You are so inspirational ❤ You are never bored 😆 THANK YOU FOR EVERY VIDEO

[@craigoliver4526]

Thanks Pete , Very Interesting nothing better than getting your hands dirty to get the job done! That MD will be just like new !

[@bradwilliams4921]

Thanks for the video Pete. It is interesting to see how the tractor works internally.

[@donnyorick3374]

you remind me of my foster dad many years ago. they took me out of the city and onto a farm. at first I hated it the smells the work and the hours never had time for anything. after 3 years there I gained so much respect for him his wife and farmers in general. he taught me so many different things from welding to milking and feeding using a log splitter just so much. the knowledge and hard work you have is incredible. you are definitely a KZbin favorite

[@terryhouben6018]

Just amazes me how much knowledge you have of tearing one of these tractors down like you do really impressed thanks for all your videos

[@garyrumer153]

I remember taking apart our tractors and one would be surprised of what you can find. We usually replace all the seals and bearings if necessary. Gaskets and seals are automatic though.

[@howardwilliams6129]

It’s not the angle that has to be correct , it’s how you hold your tongue. Great video Pete very informative. Where do you think your son Henry gets his sense of humour? Thank You Pete 👍🏻🇨🇦

[@mjgbabydragonlet]

I really love these Tractor videos. They have so much information that is just hard to find. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@cloquetcollision5751]

So relaxing to watch you work. No Drama. Thank you Pete.

[@darrinrentruc6614]

100% agree about replacing bearings and many other parts, Really difficult to know what you are getting these days and if the original part looks good, Keep it.

[@fsonpc7612]

Cant wait to see the final result!

[@KChandler9362]

You definitely make the process easy to understand Pete. Thank you for that.

[@StinkyPony34]

Can’t wait for the cleaning!

[@rv-n-heaven7849]

Pete, you’re the man, man!!! I’m almost ready to start tearing into my tractors 🚜 transmission. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@DestructionRising]

Those axles being disassembled look like a car transmissions. I live watching these videos.

[@larrydavidson3402]

Great video and most interesting to see how everything is put together.

[@tommcmillan3143]

Great job Pete! Great to see how all of those gears are arranged having spent so much time on our Farmall H when I was growing up. I always wondered what took up that all that space below the operator station, the two bull gears are impressive. Such a well engineered design, our tractor is now 82 years old and I don't think the rear end has ever been opened up and I am just a couple decades younger! Thanks for sharing!

[@kiwifruit27]

Thanks for the time and effort you put into your videos after big days on the farm. I thoroughly enjoy them all.

[@rosejohnson452]

Impressive knowledge, Pete. I've heard of many of the parts with an adjective of a cuss word next to it! Your calmness is impressive. Not one swear word if something was stuck!

[@VWFarmLLC]

Looking good Pete! I dropped my engine block off to the machine shop last week for them to do some work. You are an inspiration! I'm not afraid to tear into my transmission now. But that will be a next year project! Keep it up!

[@matthewwarfield4302]

How about talking Pops into putting some locking casters on the rear stand? Seems it would be advantageous to be able to move it around from time to time.

[@unclesquirrel6951]

And another awesome video Pete . I love the mechanical content as much as the day to day farm life videos .

[@alberthendershot1702]

Pete you'll have a rebuilt tractor, good as new !!!!!!! I was a automotive mechanic for 30 + years and enjoy watching you take equipment apart.

[@russellwall1964]

Thanks Pete! I look forward to the variety each video brings, but I have a fond place in my heart for the ones where you work on your tractors. I’ve picked up some excellent tips for working on my MUCH smaller John Deere X390, but the principles are still the same. I appreciate the time you spend on every video. Thanks again!!

[@andreasmarkou3456]

Pete, although I don't have a freaking idea on what you are talking about on three quarters of all this disassembly of this tractor, but you got me sold on knowing what your talking about, and those corney jokes of yours are hilarious, keep up the good work, I really enjoy your channel.

[@timothyrill3825]

That was awesome. I could not do it but enjoyed watching your enthusiasm, knowledge and experience get it all apart. I am ready for the build back and a little curious of wear factors needs. Thank you Pete! Very enjoyable. Farming is alot more complex than I ever dreamed. God Bless Farmers!!!

[@travisbradley9458]

loved the goose joke. Your son has your sense of humor.

[@montana4939]

I’m so enjoying watching you dismantle your gear box indeed learning a lot from you thank you I will be viewing along the way until complete

[@katieandkevinsears7724]

My grandpa may have made those bearings. He worked for Timken from the late forties until the mid 80's.

[@geoffreycamm9548]

good morning Pete great video now comes boreing part all the cleaning but the end result is great aussie geoff

[@warrenvalentino5763]

i Love watching your videos. what a Awesome way to start my day off from work, watching your video! i Love seeing old quality tractors being rebuilt. You do a Awesome job! when you get threw rebuilding your tractor you will have a new old tractor. :) :)

[@joshk.6246]

Lol Henry learning from his Dad with that joke. Id get done putting it back together and probably end up with a spare bull gear, a few shims and bolts with a worried look on my face. 😂

[@lynnvogel7316]

Very impressive!! Not only can you take the tractor apart, you can explain what you are doing while you are doing it!! I look forward to the video when you put it all back together--I always end up with a spare bolt, nut or shim!!!

[@SchnelleKat]

Great progress pete! I love the cleaning part of it!

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Great job Pete have a good day.

[@nghtmare214]

Awesome video! Excited for the cleaning and reassembly!

[@donmears4090]

About your son's goose joke, it's good to hear dad jokes going the other way.

[@Grandpa82547]

I bought one of those Milwaukee's about a month ago. Worth every penny.

[@kathrynhelm4176]

Wow! Truly amazing to watch...the sheer number of parts is mind boggling to me. Pete, does an auto have the same parts but different sized as the tractor? Sorry for such a basic question. 🥰❤️

[@patrickfinan31]

Pete you are a true inspiration. I'm what you might call a fairly good mechanic, I have 2 ford 8 n's and have thought long and hard about rebuilding them always a little apprehensive about my ability to get the job done but after watching your videos on the M D I've decided to give it a shot. I've sourced the manuals and some parts so here we go, I'm in tear down mode now and looking forward to a successful rebuild . Thanks again and keep the videos coming.

[@jameswest2019]

I had a local machine shop build a sleeve puller and installer when I rebuilt mine a few years ago. Had 2 Ford's actually. My son was in a homeschool co-op and was taking classes there when he was in high school. Saved money as compared to having sleeves pulled and installed by a machine shop and my son and his class had a project that was usable when he was finished. Been watching Pete and Hillary for awhile. They do a great job making a small farm work.

[@mudfly12]

That rear end and transmission was in excellent shape considering it’s age. One known bad bearing, maybe a few others that are questionable. All the gears looked pretty decent. I think you lucked out.

[@jeffreyshier9021]

Your videos are always one of the first ones I watched when you post.❤️

[@Rdrake1413]

If you what to do the job right you certainly are doing it right. Pulling everything apart and checking everything.

[@jasonlechler577]

Thank you for taking the time to share the video,have a great day.

[@JetTech1992]

Your video makes me want to go by an old tractor 🚜 and rebuild it ❤️🔧🎥

[@dragonfarm2texas518]

I already have the old Farm-All tractor, but I have no clue how to rebuild it....it is just sitting in the barn waiting for repairs.

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Great job Pete. well that came apart a lot easier than I thought it would. I was expecting some really hard t break and get out bolts. and pressed in bearings etc. but that stuff almost fell out for you. I also agree on your assessment of the bearings and how and wither they should be replaced. especiall with the quality of "Overseas" bearings. US Steel is building a new Billion dollar manufacturing plant. so maybe we'll start seeing some good quality parts again like we used to have. instead of the cheap quality off shore stuff. Thanks for a great video Pete. Till next one God Speed. ECF

[@ihus9950]

Thanks for sharing Pete👍

[@bhurley5243]

I like the way you explain each step as you go. Doing so makes the video very educational. You are inspiring me to tear into my Ford 8N. I have some leaking seals that I need to replace.

[@opendstudio7141]

Ha! That was nearly anti-dramatic, but still fascinating as you precisely dissected the internals just like a mechanical surgeon. I presume that is due to your reading comprehension ability, general motivation and enthusiasm. Nicely edited and as always, laying out the story in a well timed and inviting delivery using multiple camera angles. You are a great storyteller and a farm raised philosopher.

[@Bogboy-kn6gy]

I've been a mechanic for the better part of my life and it never ceases to amaze me how brilliant the men and women were who came up with the very first designs for these things. Great video pete! It's awesome seeing these old pieces of history restored and cared for. Can't wait to see what's next!

[@genewileyopa]

I so enjoy these tractor videos. I've got a M tractor, so this is right at home. Pete, there is a guy that Henry hangs around that is most likely the reason for his Wise remarks. Thanks for sharing Iowa cares🥸

[@NonCopyrightdocs]

Ooooooh no UGANDAN poo poo

[@bobbailey4954]

Your a brave soul I would never go that deep into a transmission

[@richardmattaliano5649]

Pete!! I have a few questions........ Before you start such an endeavor, Do you mull over estimates on how long it should take you and preliminary budgets for what the cost should be for what you want to accomplish? Keep up the good work. Rich from PA. PS - I am going to use your geese joke at dinner tonight.....I can see my kids eyes rolling already!!

[@DaleAnton]

Obviously the rebuild results in a more efficient and effective transfer of the power generated by the motor to the rear wheels. But, can you "feel" or detect that the tractor has more power than before the rebuild? I thoroughly enjoy your channel.

[@jasonwhitler4167]

Rebuilding a transmission will help reduce some friction and increase efficiency, but the most notable difference will be a reduction in gear noise. Farmalls have the tendency to howl when the transmissions get sloppy.

[@vinylrevolutions9718]

Pete, thanks for your talk at the end. I was thinking that I would want to replace all the bearings (not that I am any sort of a mechanic) but I follow your logic completely and see why you are keeping them. Makes sense!

[@jeanohlerkingflower7284]

I’m so glad you showed that you do have a system of where you put those parts…. I am intrigued about the innards of the machinery. But so glad there won’t be a test. I’d never be able to put it back together. 🙄

[@richardanderson2742]

Even with a service manual in hand I'm not sure I'd want to take on such a total rebuild. However what your seeing pretty much confirms what little work I've done on axles and transmissions....it is the seals, gaskets and bearings that are the primary issue. The gears in the old tractors seem to last and last.

[@Brad1237202]

Thanks for the video Pete! Love your channel. We are east of you in Rhode Island.

[@wesleycallison2079]

I did that once upon a time and swapped in the gears from an I 6. I got a lower 1st gear and a higher 4th. You might be able to find such gears in an O6. If you can find a junk one. The lower first was handier for baling and such. The higher 4th made it easier to start heavy loads on the road then shift to high. Now's the time!

[@TomSmith-me7ph]

Good job, I didn’t know there was so many parts in a manual transmission. Probably a lot stronger than the new $600,000.00 tractors.